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Ho Chi Minh City urban and economic development

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Ho Chi Minh City is pursuing diverse development initiatives aimed at economic and service sector expansion. The city has approved a plan to develop concentrated digital technology zones between 2026 and 2030, utilizing between 750 and 1,000 hectares of land. This project seeks to leverage state capital to mobilize significant corporate investment, with the goal of creating up to 500,000 digital jobs and attracting major R&D centers. To support these technological ambitions, the city is implementing policies to attract and retain high-quality talent by building a comprehensive ecosystem. This includes offering flexible selection mechanisms, modern research environments, and professional autonomy. In the High-Tech Agriculture Park, demand for experts is rising in fields such as biotechnology, genetic editing, robotics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Additionally, efforts are being made to move deeper into the global semiconductor value chain through workforce training cooperation with Singapore and connections with Taiwan. Parallel to these technological ambitions, goals, the city is working to establish itself as a regional medical destination for international patients. Strategies include developing According to Associate Professor Dr. Tang Chi Thuong, director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, the city aims to develop centers of excellence in specialized fields such as including cardiology, oncology, and robotic surgery, while assisted reproduction, pediatrics, and dentistry. Strategies include supporting hospitals in obtaining international accreditations. global accreditations like JCI, AACI, and ACHS. Proposed policy changes aim to allow public hospitals to set and disclose service prices for foreign patients based on full cost accounting. accounting and package-based treatment services.

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  1. 2026-09-25 05:00 UTC Ho Chi Minh City urban and economic development
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